Jesus’ words to two potential followers seem harsh. One says he needs to bury his father, and another just wants to say goodbye to his family. Jesus tells both of these young men—and all of us—that following him does not work that way. Jesus’ call to follow him means...
In the gospel reading today, Jesus prays for unity and love among those who follow him and that God’s word and love will be known throughout the world. Jesus wants the love of God, which he knows so intimately, to unite the world. Jesus then warns that he has come to...
This gospel passage from Luke tells several stories that feel disjointed. Jesus has just come down from the mountain of Transfiguration and meets a man pleading for Jesus to heal his child. Jesus heals the boy and then warns the disciples that he will be betrayed into...
A dear friend of mine and I stopped processing our hair a few years ago. We wondered what our “real” hair would look like once we cut off the old growth and let the new, unstraightened hair grow and show. As I got closer to my scalp, I could see how muc….(View...
Advertisers realize that selling a product requires more than just a good sales pitch or a convincing product description. While these things are helpful, there is nothing like the testimonial of someone who has used a product and knows personally the value of...
The 132nd Annual Gathering of the Episcopal Church Women took place from May 17-18 at St. Matthew’s, Houma. The keynote speaker was the Rev. Kellie Wilson, associate priest for faith development at Christ Church Episcopal in Greenville, South Carolina. There was time...
When my daughter visits, she knows certain essentials will be on hand so she can pack a little lighter. Her goal is to travel as unencumbered as she can. Worry is like luggage filled with non-essential stuff, things that weigh us down and cost us money or...
[Photograph by Katherine Gilbert] Left to right: Katheryn Johnson, Janie Leblanc, and Gail Duhe The 23rd Presentation of Honored Women By the Episcopal Church Women In the Diocese of Louisiana Recognized for their ministry and service in the name of our Lord Jesus...
The Gaudet Committee announces the awarding of 13 community grants for the 2019 program year. The Gaudet Community Grant provides funding for not-for-profit agencies that create, manage, and expand educational opportunities for African-American children within the...
Giving birth, whether to a dream or new life, is both a glorious and painful process. The one giving birth must almost always endure some pain and discomfort, and experience some stretching in order to accommodate new life. Pressing through the labor pains of the...
